Honor 50 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Honor 50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $400 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 54/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 783,606); the Honor 50 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 50
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Honor 50 better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $950
- Better portability (77/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4300 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 50 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 37 points higher (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 33/100). Value score: Honor 50 — 36/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Honor 50 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (77/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 50 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.8×7.7 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Honor 50
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 50
- 6.6" OLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 50
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 50 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Honor 50 by 81.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $550. Honor 50 was $550 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (99/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Honor 50 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (96/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (85/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (77/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 50 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 50 by 37 points (91/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 50 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Honor 50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 50 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 50 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor 50 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.